The Fifties Remembered
On 17 January 1955 @ age 18, I joined the U.S. Air Force.
Where
Atlanta Georgia induction center located on Ponce DeLeon Avenue.
Basic Training
Lackland Air Force Base ~ San Antonio, Texas
Contributing Factors
sarge5575 was born a "civilian" in the year of our Lord,
one thousand, nine hundred and thirty six.
In those days many mama's delivered their babies at home.
I was born in the front bedroom of the old Asa G. Candler home,
1069 Seaboard Avenue N.E., Atlanta, Georgia.
We lived there until 1950 ~ moving twice to California.
To Eureka prior to the war & again to Eureka after the war.
In 1950 we moved to Hapeville where we lived until I joined the service.
Note: In 1891 Atlanta entrepreneur Asa G. Candler acquired
ownership of the Coca-Cola business for $2,300.
School Days ~ The Hill Top
Hapeville High School
Home Of The Dreaded
"Hapeville Hornets"
The Fifties Remembered
Favorite picture show star ~ male ~ James Dean
Favorite picture show star ~ female ~Natalie Wood
Favorite wheels ~ 1946 Ford Coupe ~ Black
Actual wheels driven ~ 1949 Nash ~ Green
Dress Mode For The Fifties
Levi's, black engineer boots, white T-shirt with sleeves rolled up.
Deck of Lucky Strikes inserted neatly into rolled sleeve.
Duck Tail
(Luckies removed and hid, just prior to going home)
Optional Dress Mode
Levi's, black engineer boots, white T-shirt with sleeves rolled up.
Deck of Lucky Strikes inserted neatly into rolled sleeve.
Duck Tail
Dress Mode For Dating
Sports coat, Levi's, engineer boots, white T-shirt, Luckies.
Duck Tail ~ Old Spice
The Place To Be Seen
The "Varsity" located at the corner of North Avenue & Spring Street.
Famous for Chili Dogs, Onion Rings, Fried Pies,
Plain Chocolate, Frosted Orange & Coca Cola.
Famous Varsity Car Hops
Flossie Mae, who wore those creative hats!
Nipsey Russell, who went on to fame as a comedian!
Status Symbols
Displaying a Varsity Car Hop's numbered card in your car's window!
Having a collection of Varsity glasses!
Having a set of wheels to tool around in!
Click to visit "The Varsity"
Established 1928 ~ by Frank Gordy
61 North Avenue ~ Atlanta, Georgia
The Worlds largest Drive-In Restaurant.
Recommended 50's Reading Materials
I the jury ~ by Mickey Spillane.
My gun is quick ~ by Mickey Spillane.
One lonely night ~ by Mickey Spillane.
Popular 50's Dance
The Twist ~ by Chubby Checker
1950's Number One Pop Rock
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1950 ~ Goodnight Irene Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers
1951 ~ Too Young Nat King Cole 1952 ~ Blue Tango Leroy Anderson 1953 ~ Song From Moulin Rouge Percy Faith 1954 ~ Little Things Mean A Lot Kitty Kallen 1955 ~ Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White Perez Prado 1956 ~ Heartbreak Hotel Elvis Presley 1957 ~ All Shook Up Elvis Presley 1958 ~ Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) Domenico Modugno 1959 ~ The Battle Of New Orleans Johnny Horton |
From this...
"The Original Dwarf House"
461 North Central Avenue ~ Hapeville, Georgia
Established 1946 ~ by Truett Cathy
To this...
Click to visit "The Dwarf House"
In 1967, Cathy pioneered the in-mall fast-food quick-service restaurant concept
by opening the first Chick-fil-AŽ shopping center location at Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall
...Fifties Coca-Cola Collectibles
Oh Happy Days!
Civilian sarge ~ 1954
King Arnold Street ~ Hapeville
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